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Cape Town Diamond Museum
- 4.81.2k reviews
- Open now · till 8 pm
Museum in the V&A Waterfront Clock Tower covering the science, history and cutting of diamonds, with guided tours.
Quick answers
Cape Town Diamond Museum in short
When is Cape Town Diamond Museum open?
Every day, 9 AM–8 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town Diamond Museum?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Cape Town Diamond Museum indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Cape Town Diamond Museum good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Cape Town Diamond Museum cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Cape Town Diamond Museum?
Booking ahead is a good idea.
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How long do you need at Cape Town Diamond Museum?
About 60 minutes.
Where is Cape Town Diamond Museum?
Level 1 Clock Tower, Clock Tower District, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001.
Is Cape Town Diamond Museum wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 4:45 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Open till 8 pm
- Best in the afternoon
- Indoors
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
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The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 8 pmsunday9 AM–8 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 9 AM–8 PM
- tuesday
- 9 AM–8 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–8 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–8 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–8 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–8 PM
- sundayToday
- 9 AM–8 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Cape Town Diamond Museum
- 2 Art@Africa Art Gallery · 1 min
- 3 Saray Turkish Restaurant · 1 min
- 4 The Granary Cafe · 2 min
- 5 Den Anker · 3 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Book ahead
- Allow about 60 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 1.2k reviews
Known for
- Guided tours
- Diamond cutting
- History of diamonds
What people say
- People like:
- Knowledgeable guides and informative tours
Around Waterfront
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowArt@Africa Art GalleryGallery · 1 min walk
Good nowSaray Turkish RestaurantTurkish · 1 min walk
The Granary CafeRestaurant · 2 min walk
Good nowDen AnkerBelgian · 3 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Nothing extra: dress as you like.
Nothing extra. Dress as you like.
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.